The Phoenix program was a Vietnam-era CIA operation intended to locate Vietcong in rural villages. The CIA focused on high-value targets that had in-depth information on Vietcong operations. Once captured, the Vietcong were interrogated so the U.S. could gather as much information as possible. From 1950 to 1970, the CIA had assets on the ground …

Hurricane Ian was the fifth strongest storm to make landfall in the U.S. Over 2.5 million people in twelve different counties were told to evacuate parts of Florida before the storm hit. Over 100 people died because of hurricane Ian and thousands more were rescued from their homes. Some people were trapped in their houses …

With the holidays coming up, scammers will be increasing their efforts to take advantage of those who want to give. Around 24% of people fall victim to some type of holiday scam. This includes a range of scams from credit card theft to fake online products. For example, Robert A. lives in Arizona. He’s an …

David C. is a 19-year-old cyber security researcher who was able to hack into 25 Tesla’s. The teenager wrote a blog about how he was able to remotely hack into the vehicles via TeslaMate (a tool that tracks data about Tesla’s). But the security researcher did not reveal the method he used until it had …

Jennifer S. lives in Houston, TX., and one day, she made a scary discovery… Someone hacked the camera in her kid’s bedroom. Even worse, the hacker had been streaming the video footage online. Jennifer had no idea the camera was streaming online until someone over 2,000 miles away told her. She received a text from …

The Russian invasion of Ukraine obviously isn’t going to plan. Russian leaders believed they would easily take control of many parts of Ukraine and wrap up the war quickly. But the offensive has bogged down, and as the war drags on, Russia has resorted to accusing Ukraine of planning to use a dirty bomb. Of …

Michael W. was shopping at a Georgia Walmart when his lack of a holster changed lives. Around noon, Michael was carrying his concealed gun and shopping. But he didn’t have the gun in a holster. According to police, “The gun was in his waistband, not holstered and loaded.” Then, while walking the aisle shopping, the …

Adam R. works and lives in Fort Myers, Florida. He moved to the city about a year ago to be closer to work and to have a view of the water. He lives in a 50-unit apartment complex but has lived in Florida most of his life and has survived plenty of hurricanes. When Adam …

Jake T. lives in Natick, Massachusetts. One day, he called the police to report that he had lost his pistol. Around midnight, he said he had accidentally left his pistol on the roof of his car and drove off. The problem was that Jake thought he lost the pistol near an elementary school. Natick police, …

Yuhui Z. and her husband live in Modesto, California and they wanted a gun for self-defense. Amazingly, the day after Yuhui purchased a revolver an intruder broke into her house. Around 10 p.m. an intoxicated intruder entered the house where Yuhui and her husband live. Her husband confronted the intruder as soon as he came …

Marlene R. was a police sergeant in Bradley, Illinois. One evening, around 10 p.m. she and another officer responded to a noise complaint at a motel. After talking to motel staff, the sergeant and other officer learned that one of the people in the motel room was wanted for outstanding warrants. When the officers went …

In the past few years, payment apps like Venmo and Zelle have exploded in popularity. These apps are fast, free, and easy to use. This makes it convenient for customers. Millions of people use the apps to send and transfer money. Last year alone, people used Zelle to send over $490 billion. But the popularity …

Comm100 Live Chat is one company that created a platform that connects businesses with customers. It allows them to converse via live chat, audio, video, text, and other methods. The service also provides a self-service option. It allows customers to ask basic questions and receive generic answers. The Comm100 service helps companies offer 24/7 customer …

So far in 2022 there has been about a 20% increase in the cost of gas compared to last year, and many states hit record-high prices. The high cost of gasoline has led to an increase in gas thefts from stations – one in four gas station owners says fuel thefts have been rising in …

As most people know, Shinzo Abe was a former prime minister of Japan. As a member of Japan’s House of Representatives, he was speaking at a political event in Nara City, Japan on July 8th, 2022. While speaking, he was shot from behind at close range. The assassin fired his first shot but missed, the …

Bonnie R. is a rewards member of a popular airline. She has a credit card she got through the airline to rack up miles for her spending. She had recently been diagnosed with cancer and was saving up her points to travel during the holidays with her family. But Bonnie soon realized that all her …

Michelle H. works at the Key Bank building in Cleveland, OH. The 60-year-old woman always parks her vehicle in a parking garage between the Marriott Hotel and Key Bank Tower. One evening around 8:30 p.m., Michelle took her dinner break and went to her car to do some reading. According to Michelle, “Before I knew …

The Soviet-Afghan War was a ten-year conflict between Afghan insurgent groups and the Soviet Union. The insurgents were backed by countries including the U.S., Saudi Arabia, China, and the United Kingdom. It’s estimated that between 500,000 and 2 million Afghans were killed in the fighting. Millions more fled the country. Some historians believe that the …

Steven P. is a journalist and author who has written for the Washington Post and the New York Times. Even though he used his computer for work, Steve didn’t worry about his online security. He said, “I’ve got nothing to hide. And who would want to know what I’m up to, anyway?” Steve is a …

Violent crime in the U.S. is out of control. This is one reason why gun ownership among females is on the rise. In fact, a study from Harvard University shows that 42% of gun owners in the U.S. are females. Between January 2019 and April 2021 more than 3.5 million women became gun owners. One …

Sasha and Olena D. lived in Bucha, Ukraine when the invasion started. The couple and their children had nowhere to go as Russia began bombing. When the invasion started in February the Russians destroyed schools, stores, and homes. Sasha and Olena retreated with their kids to the basement of their three-story home. They planned to …

It’s estimated that Americans own over 20 million AR-15 style firearms, which is awesome. When you hear politicians talk about these firearms, they often mention that these rifles are weapons of war. But what politicians forget is that many firearms were first designed for war. For example, your grandfather’s favorite hunting rifle may have been …

Shield Health Care Group is a provider of MRIs and related medical imaging services. A few of the company’s clients include the New England Patriots and Boston Celtics. In early 2022, the Massachusetts company reported a data theft that affected over 2 million people with the affected patients seen at 56 different facilities. One medical …

A Texas family returned home one evening after forgetting something at their house. The wife, who was driving the vehicle, ran inside to grab something while the husband sat in the passenger seat with the two kids in the backseat. While the family was sitting in their vehicle, two 16-year-olds approached the SUV and tried …